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Sutherland
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  • Used in: 3 countries

Origin: Old English

The name of the county is from Old Norse Suðrland, from suðr (“south”) + land (“land”), named from the point of view of Orkney and Shetland. In some cases, the surname may represent the equivalent formation in Old English.

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United Kingdom Sutherland Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #60

Popularity Over Time (Scotland)

NRS Most Common Surnames 2024 ↗ / NRS Scotland (chart data) ↗

United States Sutherland Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #1128
Frequency 28,417 people (10.53 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 86.49% Hispanic 2.07% Black 8.37% Asian/PI 0.56% Native Am. 0.83% Two+ 1.68%
U.S. Census Bureau Surnames ↗

France Sutherland Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #189385
INSEE Death Records 1970-2024 ↗

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